While quinoa is not a complete protein, it sure as heck comes pretty close allowing it to trump all of the other grains. It is also packed with some powerful phytonutrients. Quinoa even contains higher amounts of the antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol than most berries! Quinoa is most noted for its anti-inflammatory properties which is why incorporating it into your lifestyle is a must! I find it to be an excellent protein source since I do not eat meat!

For this recipe I cooked some of my favorite veggies in a skillet with some garlic and then threw in the cooked quinoa. Talk about a protein packed stir fry! Yum!